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Concerned mother

Safireblu9

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My daughter had a gallbladder infection post surgery and remained in hospital for a week post op. Went home, difficulty keeping down even sips of liquids but slowly improved a tiny bit (actually barely). Wound up last week with bloody urine (w/blood clots), back to ER. Another gallbladder infection with gall stones which was supposedly brought on by Ecoli again(?).
Was placed on fluids & antibiotics and went home 2 days ago. Today she’s got blood in her urine again. She called the hospital, spoke with observatory Dr. and she was told it's her body cleaning out from the infection.
Aside from the obvious pain she’s constantly in, I cannot help worrying and just wondering if others have unfortunately experienced this also.
Would appreciate any feedback.
Thank you sincerely.
 
Gallbladder issues can crop up after weight loss surgery. I am honestly surprised they haven't suggested removing it. Stones and infections are the main reasons for removal.

Call her bariatric surgeon. And do it quickly. ERs don't usually do much for gallbladder attacks, and they're not always as thorough as you might hope. They sent my husband home with a necrotic gallbladder. Fortunately his doctor saw the results and called him up. Scheduled removal the same week.
 
I had to get my gallbladder removed a while ago went to the ER was miss diagnosed with indigestion. Called my surgeon since I didn’t feel well and had to get emergency gallbladder surgery. If you haven’t talked to her bariatric surgeon I suggest you do so soon. If it’s a recurring problem probably best to get it removed. Post surgery blood clots are not good either home this gets figured out soon.
 
I'm very sorry she is experiencing this after her surgery. I am sure the surgeon and his/her PA's would want to hear about this type of complication. Her bariatric team might be able to offer her a referral to a specialist that might be more suitable than receiving treatment in an ER.
 
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